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Researchers use coal ash additive to create quick-set, ācrack-freeā concrete
Researchers from Drexel University believe they have discovered a way that coal ash can be used to help make concrete more durable and crack-free, according to a Drexel press release posted to Ā Science Daily. The discovery, which was recently reported in the journal Cement and Concrete Composites, turns waste coal ash into a concrete additive [ā¦]
November 22, 2019
Roadbuilding
Researchers develop a stronger, salt-resistant concrete
Researchers from Brunel University London announced that researchers have created a new concrete mix that absorbs 64 percent less water and 90 percent less salt than normal concrete, and is as much as 42 percent stronger than normal concrete, which could lead to salt-resistant pavements that withstand the corrosion caused by salt applications in the [ā¦]
August 8, 2019
Roadbuilding
Researchers develop robotic bridge inspection system
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a bridge inspection system that uses six cameras with a 360-degree view mounted on robots and a remote sensing method to collect data for defect detection and analysis, making the inspections more accurate, accessible, and safer, CTV News KitchenerĀ reports. āThereās a lot of work thatās been going [ā¦]
July 25, 2019
Roadbuilding
FHWA and NAPA release online video series on asphalt pavement principles
The videos feature industry figures discussing best practices for pavement performance and highlight innovation and collaboration in modern asphalt works.
June 26, 2019
Roadbuilding
Researchers use quarry by-product to improve pavement stability and longevity
Researchers constructed 12 HMA roadways and four construction platform test sections and subjected them to real-life traffic and environmental conditions.
February 18, 2019
Roadbuilding
LSU scientists readying to bring ābendableā concrete to market
Engineered Cementitious Composite is cost-effective, has about 300 times more deformation capacity, more than two times the flexural strength, and more.
December 20, 2018
Roadbuilding
Researchers create microscopic spheres that could lead to low-cost synthetic concrete
Rice University researchers have developed microscopic calcium silicate spheres to be used in creating a new low-cost synthetic concrete. Learn more here.
October 9, 2018
Roadbuilding
Replacing sand with recycled plastic in concrete solves two problems in India
Researchers at a college in India have demonstrated that replacing sand in concrete with plastic waste can help reduce the plastic waste in the country.
October 4, 2018
Roadbuilding
How vegetables can be used to strengthen concrete, reduce emissions
Engineers have found adding 'nano platelets' from vegetables helps to strengthen concrete and reduce carbon emissions. Get the details on Equipment World.
August 17, 2018
Roadbuilding
New composite girder system can build a bridge in 72 hours to last 100 years
The new composite girder systems can build bridges within a 72 hour timespan and are built to last for an entire century. Get more details on Equipment World.
August 2, 2018
Roadbuilding
Ohio combines drones, smart highway to test self-driving vehicles
Drones will work in tandem with the stateās fixed-location traffic cameras, and they will interact with roadside traffic sensors and communication equipment.
June 18, 2018
Roadbuilding
Louisville researchers win $1M to find cheaper way to make cement
With help from Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute, Louisville researchers work to find cheaper, more energy-efficient ways for making cement.
June 15, 2018
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